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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bill tell Jake the secret to success is?
(a) Invest wisely
(b) Try to stop injustice
(c) Never be daunted
(d) Write the great American novel

2. Why does the Count enjoy everything so much?
(a) Because he has lived a full life and gotten to know the values, so he can enjoy everything.
(b) Because he has so many friends
(c) Because he is always drunk
(d) Because he has plenty of money to spend

3. What is Brett's formal title?
(a) Countess Ashley
(b) Mon Cherie Brett
(c) Lady Ashley
(d) Duchess Ashley

4. What advice does Jake give to Robert Cohn when they go to the café below Jakes office?
(a) Live your life now because you will be dead in thirty years.
(b) Traveling is a great way to get away from your problems.
(c) Don't waste your life staying in one place.
(d) You can't get away from yourself by traveling from place to place.

5. Why is Frances saying terrible, sarcastic comments to Cohn in front of Jake at the café?
(a) Frances feels Cohn is too possessive of her.
(b) Frances is annoyed that Cohn will not let her go to England to visit friends.
(c) Frances resents the fact that Cohn gave her 200 pounds to go back to England and stay with friends.
(d) Frances is angry that Cohn made most of the wedding plans without her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?

2. Jake, Bill and their traveling companions in the train compartment talk about fishing trips. What comment does the American wife make about men?

3. Jake is awakened at 4:30 in the morning by a loud voice downstairs arguing with the concierge. Who comes looking for him at his flat?

4. What does Robert Cohn do while Jake works for two hours in the office?

5. Who do Jake and Bill share their train compartment with?

(see the answer key)

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